Saturday
June 4
Kick-Off Celebration & Black Art Day
Indianapolis Artsgarden, 110 W. Washington St.
Highlights: A visual art exhibition by Shayla Williams, artist conversations, music by Bashiri Asad, a performance by Iibada Dance Co., and remarks by Mayor Joe Hogsett. The Indiana Dept. of Health offered free COVID-19 vaccines, along with routine immunizations for children and adults.
Featured Artist spotlight:
Shayla Williams, visual artist and writer
Saturday
June 11
Black Dance Day
Madam Walker Legacy Center, 617 Indiana Ave.
Highlights: Performances by Epiphany Dance Collective, Iibada Dance Company, and Meraki Dance Company.
Featured Artist spotlight:
Karome Walker, choreographer
Sunday
June 19
Black Theater/Poetry Day
(as part of the Juneteenth Eastside Celebration honoring fathers, freedom, and family)
Warren Performing Arts Center, 9500 E. 16th St.
Highlights: Congo Square with drumming and dance; IUPUI professor, poet and spoken word artist Lasana Kazembe; Manon Voice; AshLee Baskin; Deborah Asante; community leader and attorney Fay Williams; Asante Art Institute’s excerpt from "Star Midnight," and “In the Wind” stories, images, and songs in tribute to Major Taylor. Closing ceremony, "In Search of Hope and Restoration,” included a call to action hosted by Witherspoon Presbyterian Church.
Featured Artist spotlight:
Chantel Massey, poet
Friday
June 24
Black Music Day
Live at the Orange Bridge / Indianapolis Cultural Trail
Highlights: Performances by Featured Artist Marrialle Sellars; the Art & Soul Band (Brenda Williams, Brandon Meeks, Richard “Sleepy” Floyd, Steven Jones, and Rob Dixon); plus Bashiri Asad and Yvonne Allu.
Featured Artist spotlight:
Marrialle Sellars, singer & songwriter
